fiberoptic

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Definition

Gossamer-thin strands of glass or plastic that transmit data using light—because electrons apparently weren't cool enough and we needed to make physics weird by asking light to do the internet's job.

Example Usage

The telecom company installed fiberoptic cables promising gigabit speeds, though my router seemed determined to prove them wrong at every opportunity.

Source: Telecommunications and medical equipment terminology

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